Consultant in Gastroenterology

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join our team within the Gastroenterology department, primarily based at Colchester Hospital.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide a specialist clinical gastroenterology service, including inpatient, endoscopy, and outpatient gastroenterology work. A broad knowledge of gastroenterology and general medicine is essential, as is expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will:

1. Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care
2. Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
3. Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients, and A&E
4. Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services, and primary care
5. Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team

About us

We are ESNEFT, providing hospital and community health services to nearly one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, clinics, and in patients' homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing over 12,000 staff.

We support our staff with training, development, flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave (pro-rata), and NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers various services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. We focus on improving processes and removing delays for staff and patients.

We are investing in a digital transformation with Epic, a leading electronic patient record system, to enhance hospital life for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and eager to develop your skills, we want to hear from you.

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Details

Date posted: 24 April 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 432-MC2652

Job location: Colchester Hospital, Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JL

Job responsibilities

The key duties include:

• Participation in Consultant-led GI bleed on-call rota
• Outpatient clinics, including Specialist Clinic
• Endoscopy lists
• Teaching and training
• Care of inpatients and outpatients
• Clinical and administrative duties as required
• Participation in Clinical Governance

All consultants are responsible for patient care and providing effective services to meet the needs of the local population within available resources.

Person Specification

Essential:

• On GMC Specialist Register in GIM and Gastroenterology (or within 6 months of CCT at interview)
• Full accreditation in GIM and Gastroenterology
• MB, BS or equivalent; MRCP
• Ability to provide expert clinical opinions across a wide range of problems within GIM and Gastroenterology
• CCT in GIM and Gastroenterology
• Extensive NHS UK experience
• High-standard GI endoscopy skills, including haemostasis and therapeutic procedures
• Teamwork and effective communication with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and agencies
• Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels
• Full Driving Licence and access to a car

Desirable:

• MD or PhD
• Sub-specialty training
• Management training and experience
• Living within 10 miles of the hospital

Additional Information

This post requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Applications from those needing Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome; see the UK Visas and Immigration website for details.

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration; see NHS Careers for more info.

Employer Details

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Colchester Hospital, Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JL

Website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/